The Justice Department sued six states on Tuesday, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, after they refused to turn in their voter registration rolls.  The complaints were filed in federal courts by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, which argued that the states violated federal laws, such as the National Voter Registration Act […]

(The Center Square) – Wirepoints executive editor Mark Glennon isn’t holding back on what to make of Chicago’s stumbling economy, including 23 straight months of decreased business activity and an unemployment rate that falls well below the national average. With a score below 50 representing a decline in business, Chicago Business Barometer researchers recently graded […]

(The Center Square) – As the holiday season ramps up, Michigan stands as one of the country’s leading Christmas tree producers. This year, the multimillion-dollar holiday industry will supply about 2 million fresh trees to the national market. That ranks it third in the nation for the number of Christmas trees harvested, which will bring more […]

(The Center Square) – Ohio taxpayers are on the hook for more than $20 million for jail improvement in three counties that officials say will help security. The money came a few days before the Ohio Controlling Board gave away millions in taxpayer funds for things like state park and college renovations. Two jails in southeast […]